| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $11.70 | 8.805% | $12.7302 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.40 | 7.401% | $268.9321 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.97 | 9.798% | $219.5631 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.27 | 8.182% | $227.4743 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.66 | 5.498% | $10.1911 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.36 | 4.557% | $237.7208 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.79 | 11.518% | $255.142 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.15 | $1,231.7536 | $1,231.74 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.70 | |